Basildon Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Basildon is £2,327.24 for 2026/27, up 3.7% (£82.61) on last year. That is £64.28 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 72nd lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (31%), so the average bill per home is about £2,215.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East of England · Official England government statistics
Basildon council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,551.49 | £155.15 | £129.29 | £1,163.62 | 9,100 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,810.08 | £181.01 | £150.84 | £1,357.56 | 16,350 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,068.66 | £206.87 | £172.39 | £1,551.49 | 24,950 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,327.24 | £232.72 | £193.94 | £1,745.43 | 15,000 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,844.40 | £284.44 | £237.03 | £2,133.30 | 7,980 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,361.57 | £336.16 | £280.13 | £2,521.18 | 4,930 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,878.73 | £387.87 | £323.23 | £2,909.05 | 2,090 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,654.48 | £465.45 | £387.87 | £3,490.86 | 200 |
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Where your Basildon council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Basildon but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,327.24 Band D charge, £304.56 (13%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £304.56 | 13.1% | £270.72 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,641.96 | 70.6% | £1,459.52 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £275.31 | 11.8% | £244.72 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £92.52 | 4.0% | £82.24 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £12.89 | 0.6% | £11.46 |
- District council £305 13.1%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,642 70.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £275 11.8%
- Fire and rescue authority £93 4.0%
- Parish/town council (average) £13 0.6%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Basildon; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Basildon council tax history
Band D in Basildon has risen from £1,614.23 in 2016/17 to £2,327.24 in 2026/27 — 44% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 21.8%, the 285th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Basildon Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,327.24 | +3.7% | £2,068.66 |
| 2025/26 | £2,244.63 | +3.9% | £1,995.23 |
| 2024/25 | £2,159.44 | +4.7% | £1,919.50 |
| 2023/24 | £2,062.98 | +3.9% | £1,833.76 |
| 2022/23 | £1,985.73 | +4.0% | £1,765.09 |
| 2021/22 | £1,910.08 | +1.6% | £1,697.85 |
| 2020/21 | £1,880.16 | +3.2% | £1,671.25 |
| 2019/20 | £1,822.35 | +4.8% | £1,619.87 |
| 2018/19 | £1,738.99 | +4.8% | £1,545.77 |
| 2017/18 | £1,659.19 | +2.8% | £1,474.84 |
| 2016/17 | £1,614.23 | – | £1,434.87 |
Homes by council tax band in Basildon
Basildon has 80,600 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 32% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is C, which costs £2,068.66 a year (£206.87 a month over 10 instalments).
Basildon compared with East of England
Basildon is the 14th cheapest of 45 councils in East of England, where the average Band D across councils is £2,391.20 (£63.96 more than here). Cheapest: Thurrock (£2,254.68); most expensive: Huntingdonshire (£2,556.40).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne | £2,306.43 | +4.9% |
| Mid Suffolk | £2,316.88 | +4.9% |
| Castle Point | £2,318.63 | +4.1% |
| Basildon | £2,327.24 | +3.7% |
| Maldon | £2,328.37 | +4.3% |
| Uttlesford | £2,333.82 | +4.3% |
| East Suffolk | £2,334.80 | +5.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Basildon drops from £2,068.66 to £1,551.49.
- Council Tax Reduction: Basildon runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Basildon's 3.7% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Empty homes and the new second homes premium
Basildon added a 100% second homes premium from 1 April 2026, so a furnished home that is nobody's main residence now pays £4,654.48 at Band D. Unfurnished empty homes get 50% off for up to three months, then pay the full charge. Since 1 April 2025 the long-term empty premium has started after one year:
- Homes needing major repairs or structural alteration can get 50% off for up to a year.
- Basildon warns that not reporting a change within 21 days, or claiming an empty-home discount you are not entitled to, can bring a penalty of up to £280.
- To claim a premium exception (for example, marketed for sale or let, or probate), email counciltax@basildon.gov.uk with your council tax reference.
| Empty and unfurnished for | Total charged | Band C bill (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 months | 50% | £1,034.33 |
| 3 to 12 months | 100% | £2,068.66 |
| Over 1 year | 200% | £4,137.32 |
| Over 5 years | 300% | £6,205.97 |
| Over 10 years | 400% | £8,274.63 |
Council Tax Reduction and paying in Basildon
Working-age Council Tax Reduction has been a banded discount since 1 April 2019, based on household income and household size. You need less than £6,000 in savings. If you qualify for at least 25% and you, your partner or a child you get child benefit for is disabled (for example on PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance or Universal Credit with limited capability for work), the reduction rises to 75%. You must send evidence within one month of applying.
Care leavers under 21 who were looked after by Essex County Council can have their bill reduced to what it would be if they were not counted, after other discounts are claimed. Applications go through Essex County Council's leaving care personal advisers.
Direct debits can be taken on the 1st, 6th, 14th, 22nd or 28th, over 10 or 12 months, twice a year or in one payment. Two unpaid direct debits in a year means you lose the option to pay that way.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Basildon?
£2,327.24 a year in 2026/27, or £232.72 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Basildon?
Band C: 24,950 of 80,600 homes (31%). A Band C bill is £2,068.66 in 2026/27.
How much has Basildon council tax gone up?
3.7% this year, from £2,244.63 to £2,327.24 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 44%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Basildon?
District council £304.56; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,641.96; Police and crime commissioner £275.31; Fire and rescue authority £92.52; Parish/town council (average) £12.89 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
Does Basildon charge a second homes premium?
Yes, from 1 April 2026. A Band D second home pays £4,654.48 in 2026/27.
Is there a discount for an empty home in Basildon?
50% off for up to three months while it is empty and unfurnished. After a year empty, a 100% premium applies.
What direct debit dates does Basildon offer?
The 1st, 6th, 14th, 22nd or 28th of the month.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Basildon Borough Council – Empty properties: Council Tax discount and premiums
- Basildon Borough Council – Apply for Council Tax discounts or exemptions
- Basildon Borough Council – Working age Council Tax Reduction
- Basildon Borough Council – Care leaver discretionary reduction
- Basildon Borough Council – Choose how to pay